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Taylor Lautner's Success Doesn't Surprise Robert Rodriguez
02 May 2009 | Comments (0)
MTV.com By Jocelyn Vena
'New Moon' star made a big impression on his 'Sharkboy' director in 2005.
Back in 2005, an up-and-coming Taylor Lautner, then 13-years-old, auditioned to play a young superhero named Sharkboy and instantly won the heart of director Robert Rodriguez. Of course, Lautner got the role in "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D" and would eventually win the hearts of teen girls everywhere as werewolf Jacob Black in the "Twilight" franchise.
Rodriguez says he isn't at all surprised to see the now 17-year-old Lautner becoming a household name. He knew the young star possessed that "it" quality four years ago. "He was the first actor we saw for 'Sharkboy and Lavagirl' and we picked him right off," he explained to MTV News at the "Star Trek" premiere in Los Angeles. "He was the first actor who came in, and we knew he was the guy."
Peter Facinelli Brags about Outlasting His Young Twilight Costars
28 Apr 2009 | Comments (0)
People.com By Jenny Sundel
Twilight's Peter Facinelli, who will reprise his role as the bloodsucking father figure Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the sequel New Moon, could get used to the life of a vampire – at least when it comes to the hours they keep.
"I love night shoots. Everybody else is [tired] by like two, three in the morning, which is weird because I'm the old guy!" Facinelli tells PEOPLE at the Los Angeles premiere of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past on Monday night.
"They should be the ones that should be like party hardy all night long," jokes the 35-year-old of his young costars including Robert Pattinson, 22, Kristen Stewart, 19, and 17-year-old Taylor Lautner. "At five in the morning I was like, 'I could go another 10 hours!' And they were like, 'Crash!' "
Also up for around-the-clock action: fans, who have been camping out on the Vancouver set despite the less-than-welcoming weather.
"The first [film] we were just hoping people went to see it. We knew there were diehard fans and those are the ones we're like, 'Let's make a good movie for [them],' but we didn't know the diehard fans were going to explode into the amount that they did," he says. But the father of three insists he's nothing but grateful for the fan-demonium. "I feel loved by so many fans, like I went to Disneyland the other day, and I took like 100 pictures just walking like 10 feet … you want to give back to them."
Next up, Facinelli will play another kind of doctor in Nurse Jackie, a Showtime dramady debuting in June. How did he prepare to play the "quirky" character, who inappropriately grabs costar Edie Falco? "I did do a whole class on boob grabbing!" he says with a laugh. What did wife Jennie Garth think about that? He teases, "[I told her], 'You're my test subject!' "
Jonas Brothers And 'Twilight' Rule The Kids' Choice Awards
29 Mar 2009 | Comments (0)
MTV By Jocelyn Vena
'iCarly,' 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year,' Miley Cyrus and more also took home Blimps.
They may have only been up for one award on Saturday night (March 28) at the Kids' Choice Awards, but the night definitely belonged to the Jonas Brothers. A who's who of teen stars were on hand at the 22nd annual awards show, hosted by Dwayne Johnson.
The first award of the night, Favorite TV Show, was handed out by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson and went to "iCarly." "We wouldn't be up here without you guys," the show's star, Miranda Cosgrove, told the super-excited crowd. Tons of celebs made appearances throughout the night, like Favorite Male Singer winner Jesse McCartney, Will Ferrell, Sandra Bullock and Hugh Jackman, all of whom got slimed, a time-honored KCA tradition.
Although she wasn't there to claim her Blimp, Selena Gomez won Favorite TV Actress for her work on "Wizards of Waverly Place." Keeping the girl power alive were the Pussycat Dolls, who didn't win any Blimps but did perform "When I Grow Up" and their version of the "Slumdog Millionaire" anthem "Jai Ho."
They may have only been up for one award on Saturday night (March 28) at the Kids' Choice Awards, but the night definitely belonged to the Jonas Brothers. A who's who of teen stars were on hand at the 22nd annual awards show, hosted by Dwayne Johnson.
The first award of the night, Favorite TV Show, was handed out by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson and went to "iCarly." "We wouldn't be up here without you guys," the show's star, Miranda Cosgrove, told the super-excited crowd. Tons of celebs made appearances throughout the night, like Favorite Male Singer winner Jesse McCartney, Will Ferrell, Sandra Bullock and Hugh Jackman, all of whom got slimed, a time-honored KCA tradition.
Although she wasn't there to claim her Blimp, Selena Gomez won Favorite TV Actress for her work on "Wizards of Waverly Place." Keeping the girl power alive were the Pussycat Dolls, who didn't win any Blimps but did perform "When I Grow Up" and their version of the "Slumdog Millionaire" anthem "Jai Ho."
Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, Corbin Bleu and Ashley Tisdale were there to accept the Favorite Movie award for "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Hudgens also took home a Blimp for Favorite Movie Actress. "A quick shout-out to Lucas [Grabeel] and Monique [Coleman]. We love you guys," Efron said to his missing castmates while accepting the award. "Thank you all for embracing 'HSM.' We love you guys."
It was cute-boy overload as Efron presented the award for Favorite Music Group to the Jonas Brothers. "Thank you guys so much," Joe said, before Nick added, "It's been amazing. We've enjoyed the ride thoroughly." More swooning ensued when "Gossip Girl" heartthrob Chace Crawford announced the JoBros' performance. They rocked the crowd and made girls scream when they performed "S.O.S." and "Burnin' Up."
There was also love for "Twilight," which won for Favorite Book. "This is awesome," Taylor Lautner told the crowd. "Stephenie Meyer wanted to tell you guys 'thank you.' And I can tell you firsthand you guys are gonna love [the 'New Moon' movie]."
Leonardo DiCaprio won the most serious award of the night, taking home the Big Green Help Blimp for inspiring people to be more proactive in saving the environment. And although Miley Cyrus was up for a slew of awards, she only managed to win one for Favorite Female Singer. While hugging her Blimp and fighting back tears, she said, "I really thought I was going to lose."
The night came to an end with Johnson fulfilling his assigned task of finding the right key to make the volcanic slime pyramid explode. What was that key? The Jonas Brothers singing "Lovebug." Other big winners of the night included "American Idol" for Favorite Reality Show, Will Smith for Favorite Movie Actor and past KCA host Jack Black for Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie.
Stewart Excited About New Moon and Guess Which Stud?
19 Mar 2009 | Comments (0)
E!Online by Ted Casablanca
Despite the near Twi-Twit riot Kristen Stewart caused via her interview in Nylon mag, in which she seemingly bashed the crazed fans, K told us she’s actually thrilled to get back into New Moon. And we sorta believe her. “We’re going to pick up right where we left off,” she said with as much enthusiasm as Kristen can possibly emit (she’s not exactly the bubbly chick). That said, she had deets to offer:
“I’m so excited because the story is scaled down a little bit. [Edward] leaves her, and that’s sort of what the entire first movie is based on,” K.S. semi-enthused. So if you take that away, there is still a story, which I think is impressive.” Holy smokes, Twi-Twits! Is that a genuine compliment about the Twilight franchise Stewart previously termed “ridiculous"? Maybe. And which costar is Stewart most decidedly unambivalent about seeing again?
A.T.: Who are you most excited to see when you get up to Vancouver?
K.T.: “Taylor Lautner!” screamed the woman who supposedly romanced—onscreen and off—mega-vamp hunk Rob Pattinson. “[Lautner]’s still playing Jacob and that’s, like, the coolest thing.” Stewart practically drooled: “He’s buff, too. 'Cause that’s so important,” she added sarcastically, as if that snap-save was going to throw us off one damn bit. (She totally didn’t get the uproar ‘bout cutie Lautner not being able to play Jacob because he wasn’t strong enough, and we didn’t either.)
Twilight's Nikki Reed: 'So Proud' of Taylor Lautner
13 Mar 2009 | Comments (0)
People By Lisa Ingrassia
As the Twilight cast heads to Vancouver this week to begin rehearsals for the film's sequel, New Moon, Nikki Reed says she's relieved to have pal Taylor Lautner in the cast.
"I'm so proud of him," she tells PEOPLE. "He didn't have the part."
Lautner, who portrayed Jacob in Twilight, had to audition to keep his role in New Moon because the character undergoes a drastic physical transformation and becomes a hulking werewolf.
"Everybody knew he was going to have to fight for this," says Reed, 20, who plays vampire Rosalie Hale. "He was at the gym twice or three times a day. He was on a nutrition and workout regime for the last year not knowing if he would be in this film."
"We were all on edge," Reed says about waiting to hear if Lautner had been cast again as Jacob. "It got closer and closer, and it was heartbreaking. Kristen [Stewart] and I were in Africa when we got the call saying he got the part. She's so stoked."
Preparing to begin filming with director Chris Weitz at the end of March shortly following the March 21 release of the Twilight DVD, Reed says she's glad it wasn't her that had to audition again.
"I don't know if I would have had the confidence to do that, and be told 'no' if it didn't work out. He just went in there and said, 'I'm going to do the best that I can.' And it paid off. I'm so happy for him."
Movies, Kristen (Bella), Nikki (Rosalie), Taylor (Jacob)
'Twilight' Actress Reveals The Real Robert Pattinson
10 Mar 2009 | Comments (0)
MTV By Jocelyn Vena
Plus, Taylor Lautner tries to make nice with Team Edward: 'I love you guys!'
Robert Pattinson is known as a swoon-worthy Brit with a killer head of hair, but his "Twilight" co-star wants RPattz fans to see a new side of the actor.
"He's really talented, he's really smart, he's really musical, he's an intellectual, he reads," Nikki Reed told "Access Hollywood." "That's the side that I wish people would [ask about]. I don't know if anyone necessarily even knows him ... that side of him."
And although Pattinson has captured the hearts of teen girls everywhere, for the "Twilight" cast, he's no different than anyone else. "We got to know him in a different environment," Reed added. "I don't feel any differently about Rob than I do about the rest of the cast."
But one male co-star who did manage to win the affections of the ladies on set is Taylor Lautner. "Taylor's my fave!" Reed gushed, while co-star and fellow Team Jacob member Rachelle Lefevre added: "I already adopted him, back off!"
The ladies admire the fact that Lautner worked so hard to win back his role of Jacob Black for the sequel. "His commitment is unbelievable," Lefevre said. "I would've ran away. ... I would've been terrified. He had to screen-test again."
And Lautner recently admitted that he is a bit nervous about heading back on set to reprise the role he fought so hard to get. "I'm getting a little nervous," Lautner told E! News. "But I'm so thankful for the fans and even those Robert Pattinson/ Edward fans. I know we wouldn't ... be here filming 'New Moon' and [then] filming 'Eclipse' if it wasn't for them."
He just hopes that Team Edward members "don't hate on me too much. I love you guys!"
Movies, Robert (Edward), Nikki (Rosalie), Taylor (Jacob)
Kristen Stewart: The Truth About Twilight, Rob Pattinson and the Fans
07 Mar 2009 | Comments (0)
E!Online by Marc Malkin
Good news, fanggirls: Kristen Stewart says there will be a fourth Twilight movie. She can't imagine why there wouldn't be a big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s Breaking Dawn, the last novel in her young vampire series.
As we all know by now, Twilight was one of last year’s biggest hits, New Moon starts shooting any minute now, and the studio most recently announced they've officially started work on developing Eclipse.
"We all really hope there is going to be a number four," Stewart, 18, told me yesterday afternoon when we sat down to chat in a suite at L.A.'s Sofitel hotel. "I'm pretty confident that the fans aren’t going to all of a sudden lose interest. The only case that a fourth one wouldn’t be made is if all of a sudden people stopped caring, and I really don't think that's going to happen."
Movies, Kristen (Bella), Robert (Edward), Taylor (Jacob)
My Prom Style: Taylor Lautner
17 Feb 2009 | Comments (0)
My Prom Style
Q: You tested out of high school early and are already taking college classes, but did you get to go to your prom?
A: I did! At my school, juniors and seniors both go to the prom. It was fun. I forget where we had it, it was somewhere in LA [Los Angeles] at some art museum. It was really a lot of fun. It was a long night. I think it finished like 12 or 1 in the morning.
Q: Who did you take?
A: I took a friend of mine from school.
Q: As a guy, were you like psyched about prom or did you not really care either way if you went?
A: No, I was excited, I was really excited. You always watch a prom in movies growing up, and then it's like, "Oh, wow, I'm at prom!" It was a cool experience. But, yeah, I tried to stay in school as long as I could. I went to a public school my whole life until this year. I'm doing a TV show on NBC ["My Own Worst Enemy"], so I would just be missing too much [school], so I tested out of high school and now I'm in college.
Q: That's great!
A: It's kind of scary. I'm taking 10 credits, so I mean, my two year degree will probably take me four, but I'm going at it!
Q: Do you dance?
A: Sure, I try.
Q: Is there a song that you hear now that reminds you of your prom?
A: I think when prom was going on the big song was "Stronger" by Kanye West.
Move over, movie vampires: Werewolf pack is back
23 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
USA Today By Susan Wloszczyna
There must be a full moon
This year, it's time for these down-to-earth, less-pretentious supernatural creatures to take over the multiplex as fall brings two more werewolf adventures.
New Moon, due Nov. 20 and based on the second volume of the Twilight saga, expands upon a supernatural love triangle. While vampire Edward (Rob Pattinson) runs away to Italy to keep his mortal teen queen Bella (Kristen Stewart) out of danger from others of his kind, she makes time with the less-complicated Jacob (Taylor Lautner) as he finally reveals his hairier, scarier side.
Director Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass) picks up where Twilight's Catherine Hardwicke left off on the production that starts shooting March 23. One of his first tasks on the sequel was deciding to keep Lautner, whose gangly Native American high-schooler in the first film transforms into a hulking giant over the course of the book series as he fulfills his tribe's destiny.
'Twilight' Actor Edi Gathegi Talks 'New Moon' Love Interest
21 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
MTV By Larry Carroll
Actor also fills us in on gym buddy Taylor Lautner: 'You should see this kid! He's jacked.'
SANTA MONICA, California — When last we saw "Twilight" vampire Laurent, he had aided the Cullens, turned his back on his fellow nomads and vanished into the woods of Forks.
Now, with a new director and a much-anticipated sequel just weeks away from filming, Edi Gathegi is eager to channel his character's evil side — and find true love in the process.
"It was a tiny little independent film — did moderately well in the box office," Gathegi laughed when he stopped by the MTV News studios for an exclusive interview to discuss "New Moon" and his latest movie, "My Bloody Valentine 3-D." Asked how his life has changed in the seven weeks since the vampire flick's record-breaking opening weekend, he grinned and said: "I've gotten a lot of MySpace requests."
Taylor Lautner's Got New Moon Fever
14 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
OK Magazine By Wynter Mitchell
Now that it's been confirmed that Taylor Lautner will be reprising his role as Jacob Black in New Moon, the sequel to Twilight, the actor is happy to tell OK! just how excited he is!
"I'm just really excited to get back to it really!" the young star tells OK!. "I'm so excited and appreciate all the support from my fans and I think Catherine Hardwicke did an amazing job on Twilight. I'm a fan of Chris Weitz and his work too so I can't wait to work with him as well."
New Moon's Edi Gathegi on Taylor Lautner and a new director
11 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
SciFi Wire
Edi Gathegi, who will reprise the role of Laurent in the upcoming Twilight sequel New Moon, told reporters that he's glad Taylor Lautner managed to keep his job as Jacob.
"Yeah, I'm very happy with Taylor," Gathegi said in a group interview on Saturday in Westwood, Calif., where he was promoting My Bloody Valentine 3-D. "I was with him last night. I always believed in that kid, because it didn't make sense to me why they wouldn't think that he can play it, the fans or whoever. Also, it's a misconception. He's always, he was signed on, just like we all were, for all of them, or for the movies that we're supposed to be in. So he's playing it, obviously."
Taylor Lautner May Keep Role in Twilight Sequel
07 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
People.com By Kristin Boehm
You can't keep a good shape shifter down.
Taylor Lautner could reprise his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight sequel New Moon, Entertainment Weekly reports.
Summit Entertainment is expected to announce its decision as early as this week for the next film based on Stephenie Meyer's vampire series. A decision that will make many Twilight – as well as the Lautner, 16 – very happy.
"Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon," Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of both Twilight films, tells EW. "He's a foot taller and huge – and he's supposed to look 25. It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role."
'Twilight': Taylor Lautner may get to keep Jacob role
07 Jan 2009 | Comments (0)
EW.com By Nicole Sperling
After a monster of a casting dilemma, it appears likely that the actor will howl in 'Twilight' sequel ''New Moon''
According to sources around Hollywood, things may start looking very hairy for Taylor Lautner. The actor — not to mention legions of Twilight fans — has been desperate to learn whether Summit Entertainment will cast him once more as Jacob Black in the Twilight sequel New Moon.
This week, Summit is expected to announce its decision for the next film based on Stephenie Meyer's wildly successful series of vampire romance novels. Kristen Stewart, 18, is set to return as Bella Swan, the beautiful human who falls for a softhearted bloodsucker. And Robert Pattinson, 22, has a lock on his job too; his turn as Edward Cullen, the hunky, soulful vampire, has made him an overnight superstar with young female moviegoers around the planet. But Lautner, 16, has a more uncertain future. That's because the character he was so perfectly cast to play in the first Twilight film — a slim, baby-faced teenager — will be greatly expanded in the sequel. And by greatly expanded, we mean into a hulking, snarling, seven-foot Lycan. ''Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon,'' says Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of both Twilight films. ''He's a foot taller and huge — and he's supposed to look 25. It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role.'' Rosenberg is quick to add, however, that ''everyone would love to keep him. We all think he's the loveliest person ever.''
'Twilight' Exclusive: Taylor Lautner Talks About His Campaign To Stay On 'New Moon'
18 Dec 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV.com by Larry Carroll
'As far as I know, I haven't been told 'no' yet,' says the young star, who's put on 19 pounds to play Jacob Black.
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Over the last few weeks "Twilight" Nation has been thrown into disarray, first over the appointment of a new director, Chris Weitz, for the sequel and then by rampant rumors that 16-year-old Taylor Lautner is going to be similarly replaced. (One bright light of the week: We just named Twilighters, collectively, the Woman of 2008.) On Wednesday night, Lautner spoke exclusively with MTV News and insisted that reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Will there be a new Jacob for ‘Twilight’ sequel?
16 Dec 2008 | Comments (0)
Access Hollywood
Studio is reportedly considering replacing Taylor Lautner
Director Chris Weitz may have inherited one of Hollywood’s hottest properties, when he took over the “Twilight” franchise from director Catherine Hardwicke, but he’s also been given a casting problem that has many “Twilight” fans howling.
When Summit Entertainment announced Weitz’s new role as director, the press release also had a suspicious omission — Taylor Lautner, who played Jacob Black in the first film, was left out.
Many fans first thought this could have been a mistake by Summit Entertainment, but the company was quick to announce that casting for the character, who plays a major role in the second film as a werewolf, has not been decided.
“The casting decision in regards to the character Jacob Black has yet to be made,” a rep for Summit told MTV News.
'New Moon' Casting News: Michael Copon, Ben Barnes Push For Roles In 'Twilight' Sequel
15 Dec 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV by Larry Carroll
Copon is hoping to replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, while Barnes aims for mind-reading vampire Aro.
When Bella Swan moved to Forks, Washington, she found her whole life in upheaval. The embittered teenager was forced to replace her old friends with new ones and found her everyday comforts replaced by uncertainty, doubt and fear for the future.
These days, "Twilight" fans are feeling closer to their heroine than they ever thought possible.
Following last week's dismissal and replacement of Catherine Hardwicke, this weekend began with a press release from Summit Entertainment officially appointing "New Moon" director Chris Weitz to the job. Suspicious in its omission of Taylor Lautner, the release seemed to all but confirm Twilighter whispers that Hardwicke won't be the last "Twilight" talent replaced before the sequel.
'Twilight' sequel: New details on 'New Moon'
10 Dec 2008 | Comments (0)
EW.com by Nicole Sperling
Summit Entertainment has tentatively slated Nov. 20, 2009, as the release date for New Moon, the Twilight sequel, which means any director who signs on to replace Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has to be in Vancouver by Dec. 15 to begin 12 weeks of preproduction before a mid-March start date. Reports have speculated that Hardwicke was fired for being difficult on set, but sources close to her suggest Summit's aggressive production schedule turned her off. "She'd love to do the sequel if she could do it better than Twilight,” says one. “It became clear that Summit didn’t have those same priorities."
Twilight star juggles school and stardom
06 Dec 2008 | Comments (0)
The West Australian
Some teens have enough trouble keeping up with their school work and social lives.
At 16, Taylor Lautner is writing essays in hotel rooms around the world in between being an international movie star and heart-throb to hoards of adoring fans.
Lautner is one of the stars of the new movie Twilight, based on the best-selling novel by US author Stephenie Meyer, and he's in Australia to attend Twilight fan conventions in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend.
It's his first trip Down Under and Lautner has brought his whole family.
Twilight Director Gearing Up for Sequel
26 Nov 2008 | Comments (2)
People.com by Janet Murphy
Attention Twilighters: All major actors from the megahit vampire flick have signed on for the 2010 sequel New Moon and the Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is getting ready for the next film.
The pending sequel, which centers on mortal heroine Bella (Kristen Stewart) and werewolf Jacob's (Taylor Lautner) growing friendship, has many fans worried whether fan favorite Lautner will be prepared to step into his enormous werewolf shoes.
Movies, Kristen (Bella), Robert (Edward), Taylor (Jacob)
'Twilight' Sequel 'New Moon' Will Be Dark And 'Spectacular,' Stars And Director Say
24 Nov 2008 | Comments (1)
MTV by Larry Carroll
With werewolves, motorcycles, Italy and cliff-diving, the cast and crew have their work cut out for them.
And so, the lion fell in love with the lamb. But as $70.5 million worth of moviegoers watched the closing scenes of "Twilight" this past weekend, one thought unavoidably filled their love-struck minds: Where do Edward, Bella and all the other undead denizens of Forks go from here?
As Twilighters are all too happy to point out, author Stephenie Meyer has already penned three smash sequels to her intimate ode to human-immortal romance. The first, "New Moon," got the green light for production this past weekend, less than 24 hours after "Twilight" began breaking box-office records. The best-selling sequel tells a decidedly darker story that has Bella receiving a nasty paper cut, getting attacked by one of her potential in-laws and becoming an adrenaline junkie while an in-hiding Edward teeters on the edge of suicide.
Movies, Robert (Edward), Taylor (Jacob), Rachelle (Victoria), Edi (Laurent), Videos
'Twilight' actors chat about the movie experience
20 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
Seattle PI by MOISES MENDOZA
In Seattle to promote "Twilight," the three actors seemed somewhat starstruck themselves.
At the airport they were chased by paparazzi. Then, later in the day, they were besieged by screaming teenage girls at a local mall.
During a brief interview, Taylor Lautner, Rachelle Lefèvre and Edi Gathegi, who all have minor roles in the film, were eager to talk about the filming process -- as well as "Twilight" devotees.
"It's just amazing how into this the fans are," marveled Lautner, 16, who admits that he's enjoying all the attention.
Movies, Taylor (Jacob), Rachelle (Victoria), Edi (Laurent)
Love bites: The young stars of Twilight talk about bringing the beloved vampire novel to life
19 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
Houston Chronicle by Jemimah Noonoo
It's a story of girl meets boy. But not just any boy. Boy is an "impossibly beautiful'' Adonis. His skin is like marble and glitters in the sunlight. He has superhuman strength and speed and is an accomplished piano player. He can put girls in a trance with his voice and smile and scent. Talk about pheromones.
What's not to love?
Well, he doesn't eat food. He never sleeps, and he doesn't breathe. He's dead. He lives off the blood of other creatures.
He is Edward Cullen, the hottie at the heart of Twilight, the greatly anticipated vampire flick, which finally opens tomorrow. Twilight could be big, maybe Harry Potter big.
Movies, Taylor (Jacob), Rachelle (Victoria), Edi (Laurent)
Taylor Lautner on Twilight
18 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
Can Mag By Fred Topel
I'm already starting trouble over Twilight. I don't know the books except that there's a big Team Jacob/Team Edward rivalry. From seeing the film, I totally think Bella should go with Jacob. At least Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob, agrees.
Taylor Lautner is Twilight's Jacob "Absolutely, of course," he said. "Yeah, I totally agree with you. She's just young and doesn't know what's right but she'll figure it out. [Edward]'s so confusing and tense. Jacob is just so friendly. It's almost like they're family. Yeah, that's the real man for her, I agree. That's my favorite part of the series is the competition that goes on. It's not just team Edward, team Jacob. There's team Alice, team Emmet."
Team 'Twilight' vamps it up at premiere
18 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
USA Today By Sharon Knolle
LOS ANGELES — Let this be a warning to all teen girls: Vampire love can make you go deaf. Or lose your voice. At Monday night's world premiere of the movie Twilight, hundreds of fans, the vast majority teen girls, roared, cheered and swooned as stars of the film, opening Friday, made their way down the red carpet at the Mann Village and Bruin Theaters in Westwood.
The most deafening cheers burst forth for star Robert Pattinson, the British actor previously known as poor, doomed Cedric in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The actor plays brooding "good-guy" vampire Edward Cullen in the film, based on a best-selling books series, and has become the heartthrob of the moment.
"Oh yeah, they flip over him," said Kristen Stewart, who plays Edward's mortal love, Bella. "All he has to do is run his hands through his hair."
Movies, Kristen (Bella), Robert (Edward), Peter (Carlisle), Elizabeth (Esme), Ashley (Alice), Nikki (Rosalie), Kellan (Emmett), Taylor (Jacob), Edi (Laurent)
'Twilight' Stars, Director Give 'Spoilers' On Johnny Depp, Tree Climbing, Vampire Baseball And More
13 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV By Larry Carroll
Here's a taste of what Catherine Hardwicke and her charismatic cast discussed at the taping of MTV's new show.
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Until now, you've only read the news reports, seen the first-hand accounts and witnessed the still-marveling "Twilight" stars attempting to describe the electric atmosphere of last week's MTV "Spoilers" taping. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., you'll finally be able to watch it all from the comfort of your couch — and now, as part of our 10 Days of "Twilight" series, we unveil exclusive footage of the question-and-answer session between the stars of the November 21 film and a few hundred of their most die-hard fans.
Tree climbing, Johnny Depp casting, Team Jacob baiting, co-star kissing — no topic was off-limits during last week's once-in-a-lifetime event. So without further ado, here's a taste of the big Q&A, which began with director Catherine Hardwicke.
Movies, Ashley (Alice), Kellan (Emmett), Jackson (Jasper), Taylor (Jacob)
'Twilight' Cast Signed Shirts And Kissed Fans At First 'Spoilers' Special
08 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV.com by Larry Carrol
The stars came out — and showcased some previously unseen footage — for the first taping of the MTV movie special.
BEVERLY HILLS, California — The Fine Arts Theatre was rocking tonight, as MTV, "Twilight" and hundreds of shrieking Twilighters packed a taping for MTV's new movies show, "Spoilers." Needless to say, a dazzling night was had by all.
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Jackson Rathbone, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Edi Gathegi and "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke were all in attendance as MTV paid tribute to the highly anticipated film, coming to theaters November 21.
Kristen (Bella), Robert (Edward), Peter (Carlisle), Ashley (Alice), Nikki (Rosalie), Kellan (Emmett), Jackson (Jasper), Taylor (Jacob), Edi (Laurent)
Q&A: Twilight’s Taylor Lautner
07 Nov 2008 | Comments (0)
Vanity Fair By Adrienne Gaffney
Taylor Lautner, 16, plays Jacob Black, the teenage son of Billy Black, an elder of the Quileute Indian tribe [of which Black is a part]. Lautner was the title role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, and now stars as Christian Slater’s son in the TV series My Own Worst Enemy.
VF Daily: Had you read the Twilight books before getting the script?
Taylor Lautner: Actually, before I was cast I hadn’t even heard of Twilight. So then when I was actually cast I did my research, and I was like, “Oh, what am I getting myself into?” I’m just excited to be a part of it now.
What did you do to prepare for your role?
Before I went up to Portland, I did some research on the Quileute tribe. I set up a meeting with some real Quileute tribal members in Portland and I got to meet and talk with them. To my surprise, I learned that they are just like me. What they love is sports and girls.
'Twilight' Countdown: Taylor Lautner takes your questions
29 Oct 2008 | Comments (0)
LA Times By Denise Martin
24 days left...
Taylor Lautner, 16, who plays one third of the Bella-Edward-Jacob love triangle in “Twilight,” might just be the busiest of the movie's cast members.
Today he has several meetings and a few hours worth of interviews, and he’s still filming NBC's “My Own Worst Enemy.” Lucky for us, he took a timeout to talk about “Twilight,” women’s underwear and giving fan advice to costars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
(One note: I tried to get in as many of your questions as possible, but I had limited time with Taylor today. The good news is that there will be at least two more opportunities for me to pry more information out of him, so keep your questions coming in the comments below.)
Talk to me about the sequels. Are you bulking up to play a werewolf? What’s the status? They haven’t made any decisions whatsoever about sequels. I’m sure they’re going to wait for 'Twilight' to come out and see how it does before they make any decisions. It’s just a matter of waiting and seeing what Summit wants to do. But it would be fun. I try not to get my hopes up and even think about it.
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'Twilight' Countdown: Burning questions for Taylor Lautner
24 Oct 2008 | Comments (0)
LA Times By Denise Martin
27 days left...
On Monday, I'll be talking to Taylor Lautner, who as you all know plays young Jacob Black in "Twilight." Taylor has already done tons and tons of press for the movie ... which is why I'm asking for your help.
Submit your burning questions into the comments section below and I'll make sure they get to him. (And by "they," I mean appropriate questions, friends. Yes to questions about Taylor, "Twilight" and "My Own Worst Enemy." No to marriage proposals and standalone shout-outs. Sorry!)
Profile: Actor, teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner is in the 'Twilight' zone
12 Oct 2008 | Comments (0)
The Grand Rapids Press by Terri Finch Hamilton
Taylor Lautner's smile arrives in the hotel lobby before he does -- a huge white movie-star grin.
The 16-year-old Hudsonville native has a lot to smile about.
Monday, he'll be on TV in one of NBC's most-hyped shows of the new season, a spy drama called "My Own Worst Enemy," starring Christian Slater.
The buzz couldn't be bigger for his November movie, "Twilight," based on the phenomenally popular teen vampire books by Stephenie Meyer.
Last month, his cool quotient went up when he was a presenter at MTV's Video Music Awards, appearing with "Twilight" co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
As Kimberly writes on the Taylor Lautner fan Web site: "Taylor is SO SO SO SO SO HOT!"
Taylor hails from Hudsonville but moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue an acting career.
Things worked out. His big break came at age 13 when he was cast as Shark Boy in the 2005 movie "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl." Then he won a role in "Cheaper by the Dozen 2," with Steve Martin and Hilary Duff.
He sat down to chat in the hotel lobby at Country Inn and Suites on 28th Street SE, where his family stayed during a recent trip to Michigan to visit family.
'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed, Taylor Lautner Get Cagey About Reshoots
24 Sep 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV.com by Larry Carroll
Reed says the Oregon weather made the reshoots necessary.
HOLLYWOOD — As fans from Boston to Bombay now know, the stars of "Twilight" recently reunited to shoot some additional scenes for director Catherine Hardwicke. Although MTV uncovered some of the new info when we caught up with the stars at the VMAs and other events around Hollywood, many details remain a mystery.
At the party to celebrate Teen Vogue's Young Hollywood issue, we spoke with stars Kristen Stewart (Bella), Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob). They had new details to reveal about the multiple scenes they just shot — as well as their rapidly accelerating level of fame building up to the movie's November 21 release.
What you don't know about 'Twilight's' hotties!
11 Sep 2008 | Comments (0)
Los Angeles Times
CosmoGirl has an very cool interview with three of "Twilight's" hot young actors: Taylor Lautner (Jacob), Kellan Lutz (Emmett) and Robert Pattinson (Edward).
If you don't know who these guys are, you are clearly not obsessed with the "Twilight" series of books. Go immediately to Amazon.com! Do not pass go!
Watch The ‘Twilight’ Stars Hit The VMA Stage And Send Us Your Reactions
07 Sep 2008 | Comments (0)
MTV.com It was a big night for Twilighters everywhere, as Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and surprise addition Cam Gigandet presented at this year’s VMAs! We want to hear what you thought about it.
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Taylor Lautner Interview - Twilight at Comic Con 2008
25 Aug 2008 | Comments (0)
About.com By Rebecca Murray
'Twilight' fans went crazy when the cast of the much-anticipated film took to the stage at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con. 'Twilighters' are passionate and the cast of the film is equally so about bringing this vampire love story to the big screen.
Actor also fills us in on gym buddy Taylor Lautner: 'You should see this kid! He's jacked.'
'As far as I know, I haven't been told 'no' yet,' says the young star, who's put on 19 pounds to play Jacob Black.
Copon is hoping to replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, while Barnes aims for mind-reading vampire Aro.
It's a story of girl meets boy. But not just any boy. Boy is an "impossibly beautiful'' Adonis. His skin is like marble and glitters in the sunlight. He has superhuman strength and speed and is an accomplished piano player. He can put girls in a trance with his voice and smile and scent. Talk about pheromones. 
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Until now, you've only read the news reports, seen the first-hand accounts and witnessed the still-marveling "Twilight" stars attempting to describe the electric atmosphere of last week's MTV "Spoilers" taping. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., you'll finally be able to watch it all from the comfort of your couch — and now, as part of our 10 Days of "Twilight" series, we unveil exclusive footage of the question-and-answer session between the stars of the November 21 film and a few hundred of their most die-hard fans. 
BEVERLY HILLS, California — The Fine Arts Theatre was rocking tonight, as MTV, "Twilight" and hundreds of shrieking Twilighters packed a taping for MTV's new movies show, "Spoilers." Needless to say, a dazzling night was had by all. 
Taylor Lautner, 16, plays Jacob Black, the teenage son of Billy Black, an elder of the Quileute Indian tribe [of which Black is a part]. Lautner was the title role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, and now stars as Christian Slater’s son in the TV series My Own Worst Enemy.
24 days left...
On Monday, I'll be talking to Taylor Lautner, who as you all know plays young Jacob Black in "Twilight." Taylor has already done tons and tons of press for the movie ... which is why I'm asking for your help. 
Taylor Lautner's smile arrives in the hotel lobby before he does -- a huge white movie-star grin.
